U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has announced a series of deregulatory efforts intended to reduce regulatory burdens and stimulate job creation and economic opportunities for American workers and businesses. The plan, which includes 63 deregulatory actions, aims to reverse regulations imposed by previous administrations.
"One of President Trump’s very first actions was directing his cabinet to dismantle the mountain of outdated rules that have held back American workers and businesses for far too long," said Secretary Chavez-DeRemer. "The Department of Labor is proud to lead the way by eliminating unnecessary regulations that stifle growth and limit opportunity."
Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling highlighted the unprecedented nature of these actions, stating, "The Department of Labor’s actions are unprecedented, slashing more than 60 obsolete and burdensome regulations impacting American workers." He contrasted this approach with that of the previous administration, emphasizing President Trump's focus on economic recovery.
During his first term, President Trump implemented a policy requiring two federal regulations to be eliminated for each new rule issued. The Department of Labor took 37 deregulatory actions during those years. Now, under an Executive Order titled “Unleashing Prosperity through Deregulation,” federal agencies are directed to eliminate ten existing regulations for every new one introduced.
Details about the 63 deregulatory items will be published in the Federal Register. More information can be found on the Labor Department’s Federal Register page.
